“Autumn Festival 2024” Design Team at the Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, Iowa.

Thanks to Ray & Doris Theisen for hosting “Music with Ray & Doris” for/with the tenants at the Sunrise Villa Assisted Living (SVAL) and the residents at the Mill Valley Care Center (MVCC) during the evening-time on Sunday and Tuesday.

Thanks to Vincent S. and Marlyce T. (tenants, volunteers), and Linda Bennett (family/volunteer) for hosting the game of “Dominoes” during the afternoon on Friday. “Ice Cream Sundaes” were served after the games.

Thanks to Marlyce T. (tenant, volunteer) for leading the Rosary prayers (at the SVAL) for the Catholic tenants on Sunday midmornings during this month.
“Coffee, Rolls, and Conversation” was enjoyed by the tenants and families (at the SVAL) during Sunday morning.

Thanks to Mary Jo Konrardy (volunteer/staff at the SVAL) for hosting “Bingo with MaryJo” with the tenants during the afternoon on Sunday.
Thanks to Kelby Mueller (volunteer) for hosting “Music with Kelby” for/with the tenants (at the SVAL) and the residents (at the MVCC) during the afternoon on Sunday.
“Columbus Day” was observed with the residents and tenants during Monday. Noting some favorite quotes: “By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.” – Christopher Columbus. “Every ship that comes to America got its chart from Columbus.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson. “May God Bless America the Beautiful!”
“Exercises with Reminisce” was held with the residents during the morning on Monday.
“Euchre Games” were available at the MVCC during the afternoon on Monday.

Games were held with the tenants during the afternoon of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Our “Autumn Festival – I Love Fall Prevention” featured some remarkably energetic rehabilitation therapy games with the residents and tenants, e.g., Bobbing-for-Apples, Ring Toss, Bean Bag Toss, Noodle Badminton, Foosball, Soccer, and Kickball, all played during the day on Tuesday. Teams were formed with names like “Holy Rollers” and “Crazy Kickers”, with Joy M. (staff) serving as a goalie. The teams were competitive and all winners! Many Thanks to Kelly O’Donnell (volunteer / Occupational Therapy), MaryJo Konrady (volunteer / Universal Worker), Lenae Sieverding (Administrator), Courney Maxwell (Administrator Assistant), Kindal Klein (Dietary Supervisor), Alison Meier (Restorative Nurse), Theresa Schwager (Environmental Services), John Rubel (Maintenance), Joy Marchiando (Activity Director), Kayla Blaser (SVAL Director), Season Kutsch (MDS Coordinator & ADON), Melissa Koch (AL Delegation Nurse), Linda Bennett, Rita Miller, Lynn Muhlenhaupt, and all the participating residents, tenants, staff, and families, the Anonymous families & staff (volunteers/families) for making our “Autumn Festival” event possible and so much fun.

Many Thanks to Kim Moore (Marquette High School Instructor) and her student Amelia Schroeder for visiting us, delivering Birthday cards for/to the residents and tenants with birthdays in October, bringing birdseed and filling the birdfeeders, and joining in our “Autumn Festival” activities.

Thanks to Molly Ploessl and Rita Miller (volunteers) for hosting “Bingo Games” with the tenants (at the SVAL), held during the afternoon on Tuesday.
“Outside Porch” and “Under the Gazebo” were held with the residents and their families during the days of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Thanks to Jeanne Weber and Betty Bakey, Linda Bennett, and Lynn Muhlenhaupt (family/volunteers) for hosting “Bingo Games”, held with the residents (at the MVCC) during the afternoon on Wednesday with Joy M. (staff). “Treats/Goodies” were served after the Bingo Games with the residents (at the MVCC) and with the tenants (at the SVAL).
“Exercise & Reminisce with Restorative” was held with the residents during the morning on Thursday.
Thanks to Laura & Jr. Steines, and Betty Portz (volunteers, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Bellevue, Iowa), for hosting the Rosary prayers and Catholic Communion (at the SVAL) during the midmorning on Thursday. Thanks to Jr. Steines (volunteer) for reciting the Rosary prayers., and Laura Steines (volunteer) for assisting the distribution of Communion to the tenants and residents.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced the official theme for Fire Prevention Week (October 6-12, 2024) to be: “Smoke alarms: make them work for you!” We honored our local Firemen during the afternoon on Thursday.

Special Thanks to Lenae Sieverding, Theresa Schwager, Susan Eversol, Season Kutsch, Jill Herrig, Alison Meier, Megan Meier, Melissa Koch, Kayla Blaser, MaryJo Konrardy, Kindal Klein, Courtney Maxwell, CNAs, John Rubel, and all the other involved unnamed staff and volunteers for assisting Activities during this past week.

Thanks to all the volunteers for being awesome. Anonymous for their gift of beautiful apples for use at MVCC & SVAL. Anonymous for the cards and items received this past week. Jackson County Hospice for their gift of year 2025 Calendars. Anonymous for their donations of items during this past week. Thanks to everyone for their assistance and support with all the “individualized” activities/events during this past week.

Upcoming Events:
Highlights
(Tentative)

For a more detailed listing of the Activities,
check out the calendar of events on our website newsletter.
See URL: www.MillValleyCareCenter.com

Photos may be found at both:
the “Happenings” section of our newsletter; and
the “Photos” section of our Facebook page.
See URL: www.facebook.com/MillValleyCareSunriseVilla/

* (All Activities/Events/Times are subject to change without notice.)
To check our schedule, one may also call 563-872-5521,